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VACUUM CUP [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Applications of Automation
DEF

A type of pneumatic pickup device which attaches to parts being transferred via a suction or vacuum pressure created by a venturi transducer or a vacuum pump. They are typically used on parts with a smooth surface finish, but can be used on some parts with non-smooth surface finishes by adding a ring of closed-cell foam rubber to the cup.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

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